Setting Up The Hardware Environment - Planet GRT-101 User Manual

The GRT-401 and GRT-402 support auto-MDI (media dependence interface) that
auto-detects MDI or MDI-cross with link partner. A standard straight wire UTP
cable (EIA568) can be deployed to connect to a PC or Ethernet devices like
hubs/switches. The GRT-101 supports MDI interface only.

2.4 Setting up the hardware environment

Step 1: Connect the power adapter to the port labeled DC-IN on the rear panel of the product.
Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable.
If the GRT-101 is directly connected to PC, the Ethernet crossover cable has to be
used (refer to figure 2-6). If the product is connected to a hub or switch, be sure that
the hub or switch supports auto-MDI/MDI-X or not. If yes, both crossover and
non-crossover Ethernet cables are suitable. If not, only non-crossover Ethernet
cable could be used (refer to figure 2-7). Since the GRT-401 and GRT-402 LAN
ports support auto-MDI/MDI-X, both crossover and non-crossover Ethernet cables
are suitable.
Step 3: Connect the phone cable to the product. Connect the other side of the phone cable to
the wall jack.
Step 4: Connect the male end of the RS-232 cable to the product and female end to any free
COM port in PC.
Step 5: Connect the power adapter by plugging power supply.
Figure 2-7 Connection with Switch or HUB
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